Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

On the San Diego to Chiang Mai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ฿34,858 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿51,727 – a ฿16,869 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Wat Jed Yot, and Chang Puak Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿18,945, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of San Diego (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)?

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿410 for economy cars. Top options include: • Drive Car Rental • Alamo • Sixt • Hertz • Yesaway

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Chiang Mai flight?

Return flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai range from ฿39,417 to ฿46,987, with an average of ฿42,829 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿39,417 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

China Eastern (฿35,056) and China Airlines (฿35,484) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San Diego to Chiang Mai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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฿33,013

Typical prices: ฿39,417-฿46,987

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฿16,968

Typical prices: ฿20,226-฿25,050

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Thu 26 Nov - Mon 7 Dec

07:08 - 14:20SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

40h 12m2 stops San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong

10:05 - 15:04CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

43h 59m3 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

฿33,013Multiple Airlines

Sat 6 Mar - Wed 24 Mar

16:49 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

26h 36m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 07:43CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

34h 18m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿34,265Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

16:16 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

27h 09m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 23:43CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿34,891Multiple Airlines

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

16:16 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

27h 09m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 23:43CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿34,924Multiple Airlines

Thu 26 Nov - Mon 7 Dec

06:15 - 14:20SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

41h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

15:35 - 15:04CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

38h 29m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

฿35,056China Eastern

Tue 9 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

18:20 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

25h 05m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 23:43CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿35,484China Airlines

Tue 2 Feb - Sun 7 Feb

06:50 - 22:45SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

24h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

00:20 - 22:49CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

37h 29m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

฿36,011เดลต้า

Thu 4 Feb - Sun 7 Feb

19:30 - 22:45SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

36h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

00:20 - 14:36CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

29h 16m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

฿36,209Korean Air

Wed 3 Feb - Sun 7 Feb

13:04 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

30h 21m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 08:20CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

35h 55m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿36,242Multiple Airlines

Wed 3 Feb - Sun 7 Feb

18:20 - 10:25SAN San Diego-CNX Chiang Mai

25h 05m2 stops San Francisco Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 - 08:20CNX Chiang Mai-SAN San Diego

35h 55m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl San Francisco

฿36,275China Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai and is 19% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 20% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	฿16,968

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
Flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
On the San Diego to Chiang Mai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ฿34,858 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿51,727 – a ฿16,869 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Chiang Mai?
Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Wat Jed Yot, and Chang Puak Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chiang Mai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Chiang Mai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿18,945, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 14 hours ahead of San Diego (Indochina Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)?
Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿410 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Chiang Mai flight?
Return flights from San Diego to Chiang Mai range from ฿39,417 to ฿46,987, with an average of ฿42,829 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿39,417 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average ฿34,858 – about ฿16,869 less than Friday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Chiang Mai trip for October. Fares historically average ฿35,220 return in that month – typically ฿23,689 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chiang Mai Airport.
- Le Naview @Prasingh
- Bodhi Serene, Chiang Mai
- 99 The Gallery Hotel

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